Let the weekend begin.
1. SNELLVILLE DAYS
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Briscoe Park, 2500 Sawyer Parkway, Snellville.
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Why Go: The 38th Annual Snellville Days returns to Briscoe Park this weekend with a parade; tons of children's activities such as a double-decker bus, a pirate ship, slides and obstacle courses; and more than 150 handmade craft and food vendors. Live entertainment will take the stage all day, from the band Restless Heart to performances by Skin and Bones, a kids' troupe filled with clowns, comedy and trained animals.
Pricing: Many activities require tickets, which prices range depending on how many tickets you buy. Check out the prices here. An unlimited tickets pass costs $15.
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2. CULTURE CREWS PERFORMING ARTS ACTING OPEN HOUSE
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Cici's Pizza, 2420 Wisteria Drive, Snellville.
Why Go: Looking for voice or acting classes for your child? Culture Crews Performing Arts is welcoming everyone for a meet-and-greet to check out the classes it's offering this month. With two age-group classes for 5- to 12-year-oldsand 13- to 18-year-olds, the $35 classes are being offered four times a month atMeetingpointe Studios under Director Diane Cameron.
Pricing: Free to attend the open house.
3. "THE THRONE OF FIRE" RELEASE PARTY
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m., Borders, 1929 Scenic Highway,Snellville.
Why Go: Written by Rick Riordan (also author of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series), the new Kane Chronicles book, "The Throne of Fire," is coming out this Saturday, and Borders is offering a release party to kids ages 8 to 12. Children are welcome to wear their favorite pharaoh gear to get to feel more at home with the book's main character, Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. The party will also feature a LEGO giveaway of their Pharaoh's Quest line.
Pricing: Free, but space is limited. Call the store at 770-982-0454 to reserve a spot or two.
4. OYSTER BARN TRIVIA NIGHT
When/Where: Friday, May 6, 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., , 411 Beaver Ruin Road, Lilburn.
Why Go: Put your thinking hats on, and it may pay off. Oyster Barn is having its weekly trivia this Friday with possible prizes to follow. Check out their Facebookpage on Friday to see what this week's free answer is. If trivia isn't your thing, Oyster Barn also has Keno, billiards, darts and chess to occupy your time while your teammates answer the questions for you.
Pricing: Free.
5. 11TH ANNUAL SMOKE RISE OPEN CAR, TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Eleven years in the running, the car show at Smoke Rise Baptist Church has featured everything from Ferraris to race cars to driving antiques. Dozens of trophies and door prizes will be awarded, and concessions will be available, but participants and spectators are welcome to bring their own beverages and food. The cars that win Best of Show and Pastor's Choice (given by the church's Dr. Bob Browning) will be announced at the end of the show.
Pricing: Free for all, even those who want to enter their cars into the contest.
